Russia to ‘extend helping hand’ to Philippines amid high oil prices: Envoy
“I repeat that in this turbulent period, we are ready to cooperate with the Filipino side and to extend our helping hands to satisfy the needs in sources of energy,” Russian…
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Bongbong Marcos commits to human rights accountability: UN envoy
United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Gustavo Gonzalez said Marcos’ commitment to the human rights agenda is “quite encouraging.”
P20 per kilo price of rice ‘not yet possible’: Philippines agri chief
Department of Agriculture Secretary Dar said that this is despite the rice production cost soaring to P14.80 per kilo due to rising fertilizer and fuel costs in light of the…
Bongbong Marcos spent over P623 million for presidential campaign: Report
The document also showed that Marcos Jr. did not have any expenditures paid out of his personal funds and resources.
Philippines president-elect Marcos to take oath at National Museum
The National Museum of the Philippines previously served as the venue for the inauguration of former Presidents Manuel L. Quezon, Jose P. Laurel, and Manuel Roxas.
Search for members of Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet ongoing: Spokesperson
So far, only two Cabinet members have been named—presumptive Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio as education secretary and former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority…
US President Joe Biden speaks with Marcos Jr., wants stronger US-PH alliance
Atty. Vic Rodriguez, Marcos Jr.’s spokesperson, said that the Philippines’ relationship with the US “will get better” under the presumptive president’s administration.
‘My gratitude can’t wait’: Marcos addresses nation after runaway lead in polls
While acknowledging that the vote count for the presidential race is not yet final, Marcos Jr. said his gratitude towards those who supported him “cannot wait.”
Queues, faulty vote-counting machines, power outages hound 2022 polls
A Commission on Election spokesperson said that there were contingency measures in place for malfunctioning vote counting machines and power outages.
After securing endorsement, Marcos attends Arroyo’s birthday party
The celebration was held in Quezon City on Tuesday (April 5) night, according to Marcos’ camp.